New Brunswick - Notable Historical Events
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New Brunswick - Historical Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
1534-07-07 |
European colonization of the Americas: first known exchange between Europeans and natives of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, in New Brunswick. |
1783-05-18 |
First United Empire Loyalists reach Parrtown, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada after leaving the United States. |
1825-10-07 |
Miramichi Fire, disaster in New Brunswick |
1839-02-12 |
Aroostock War: Boundary dispute between Maine & New Brunswick |
1867-07-01 |
The Dominion of Canada is formed, comprising the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario & Quebec, with John A. Macdonald serving as the first Prime Minister |
1883-12-09 |
New Brunswick adopts Eastern Standard Time (until 1902) |
1954-06-07 |
1st microbiology laboratory dedicated (New Brunswick NJ) |
1997-05-31 |
The Confederation Bridge opens, linking Prince Edward Island with mainland New Brunswick. |
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New Brunswick - Notable Birthdays
New Brunswick - Birthdays
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
1870-07-03 |
Richard Bedford Bennett, Hopewell Hill New Brunswick, (C) 11th Canadian PM (1930-35) |
1886-12-06 |
Joyce Kilmer, New Brunswick, New Jersey, poet (Trees), (d. 1918) |
1897-09-23 |
Walter Pidgeon, New Brunswick Can, actor (Mrs Miniver, Madame Curie) |
1905-04-30 |
John Peters Humphrey, Hampton, New Brunswick, Canadian jurist and human rights advocate (Universal Declaration on Human Rights) |
1920-02-03 |
Bibi Osterwald, New Brunswick NJ, actress (Bridget Loves Bernie) |
1925-10-21 |
Louis J. Robichaud, Canadian premier of New Brunswick (d. 2005) |
1935-07-17 |
Donald Sutherland, St John New Brunswick, Canadian actor (M*A*S*H, Body Snatchers) |
1957-03-12 |
Jerry Levine, New Brunswick NJ, actor (Born on 4th of July) |
1965-09-27 |
Bernard Lord, Premier of New Brunswick |
1967-04-23 |
Rheal Cormier, New Brunswick, pitcher (Montreal Expos) |
1967-05-11 |
Eric Young, New Brunswick NJ, infielder (Colorado Rockies) |
1967-08-08 |
Margo Malowney, Saint John New Brunswick, volleyball player (Oly-96) |
1968-12-05 |
Lisa Marie [Sliwa], New Brunswick NJ, actress (Mars Attack) |
1969-07-19 |
David Goldsmith, New Brunswick NJ, actor (Eric-Models Inc) |
1972-07-04 |
Steve Giles, St Stephens New Brunswick, canoeist (Olympics-6-92, 96) |
1972-10-11 |
Brigitte Soucy, Moncton New Brunswick, volleyballer (Olympics-96) |
1973-07-13 |
Gavin Hassett, Saint John New Brunswick, rower (Olympics-96) |
1976-08-29 |
Chris Renaud, Fredericton New Brunswick, swimmer (Olympics-96) |
New Brunswick - Deaths
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
2005-01-06 |
Louis Robichaud, Premier of New Brunswick (b. 1925) |
